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1852–1933

THE MOCKING-BIRD

Henry Van Dyke

In mirth he mocks the other birds at noon, Catching the lilt of every easy tune; But when the day departs he sings of love,— His own wild song beneath the listening moon.

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THE MOCKING-BIRD · Henry Van Dyke · Poetry Cove